Chavis Murphy, 24, was extradited last Friday from West Springfield, Massachusetts, where he was arrested last week, to Burlington.

He appeared in Chittenden County Court and pleaded not guilty to one count of first-degree murder.

Prosecutors told the court Murphy planned the shooting death of Obafemi Adedapo.

Adedapo, 28, was found shot to death Dec. 27 on lower Church Street.

Police said an officer's cruiser dash camera read the license plate of a black 2016 BMW X3, which was spotted leaving the scene. The rental car was traced to Murphy, officers said.

Detectives believe Murphy and Adedapo did not know one another well, but said they were both at the Zen Lounge on the night of the shooting. They said there may have been a fight between the two over a woman before the shooting.

Investigators said tips from the public, acquaintances of the alleged shooter and the victim and video evidence led them to Murphy.

Burlington police said Zen Lounge has not been cooperating with their investigation. Police said that's made it hard for detectives to determine what went on inside before the shooting.

In a statement, Zen Lounge owner Robbie J. Rapatski said, in part, "Violence of any kind is simply not tolerated here, and - despite some conflicting early news reports-we do not believe these individuals were inside Zen Lounge that night. We are cooperating fully with law enforcement, and are doing absolutely everything we can to help with the investigation."

Rapatski released a second statement on Monday, responding further specifically regarding the Burlington police's concern regarding Zen Lounge's surveillance video:

"The Burlington PD did an exemplary job in handling the tragic incident that occurred on December 27th, 2015. Zen Lounge Staff stayed after hours to provide statements and to provide our names and phone numbers for any further questions. We provided all information that came our way in the days following the incident. Unfortunately our surveillance system is not functioning. the police had taken possession of the system DVR a week prior to inspect the unit."

Murphy, of Burlington, is a registered sex offender. Adedapo was a known drug dealer in New York City and a member of a Brooklyn gang, police said.

Police said cocaine was found at the scene and on Adedapo after he was was pronounced dead at UVM Medical Center.

Murphy was being held without bond at the Northwest State Correctional Facility. He faces 35 years to life in prison if convicted.